ISANA Brewing taps Nitro version of its Weizen "Hakugei"
ISANA Brewing in Akishima, Tokyo has tapped the Nitro version of its Weizen "Hakugei." The 6.5% wheat beer is described as a classic white beer with expressive ester aromas, and the post also highlights upcoming events later this month and in July.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Isana Brewing in Akishima pouring a nitro version of their Weizen called Shirokujira, and nitro Shirokujira is live sounds like an instant order to me.
MugiWhat! A nitro Shirokujira? That name already sounds huge, and now it shows up all soft and fluffy too?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Nitro means it’s poured with nitrogen, so instead of sharp fizz you usually get a creamier, smoother mouthfeel.
MugiOkay, but Weizen suddenly sounds serious. What is a Weizen exactly? A beer style or a spell?
Hop BroBeer style, not wizardry. It’s a classic wheat beer, and Shirokujira sits at 6.5%, so it feels soft but still has real body.
Mugi6.5%? That’s sneaky! Loaded with wheat somehow makes me think of fresh bread and now I’m hungry and thirsty at the same time.
Hop BroAnd the key is the rich ester aroma from the wheat and yeast during fermentation. You can get notes that feel banana-like, sometimes even lightly spicy.
MugiEster aroma? That’s a full science-class term! So in normal-human language, it means soft, fruity aromas drifting up before you even sip it?
Hop BroExactly. They’re pouring it at the brewery now, just three minutes from Akishima Station South Exit, and they’ve also got the Tama Mirai Messe festival coming up July 10 to 12, plus events on June 27 and 28.
MugiThat’s too much temptation. It’s a taproom and festival combo, and now I want to chase this beer from the bar to the events.
Hop BroThat really fits Isana Brewing too. They pair beer, coffee, and food, and the line smiles through bitter drinks actually lands pretty well.
MugiI’m officially craving it now. Let’s start with one silky pint at the brewery, and you can give me the science lecture after the first sip.
ISANA Brewing in Akishima, Tokyo has put the Nitro version of its Weizen "Hakugei" on tap. In the post, the brewery describes it as a classic white beer built on generous amounts of wheat, with the yeast and wheat contributing a rich ester aroma that should be enjoyed in the taproom.
The brewery has operated its brewery and roastery in Akishima since May 2018. On its official site, ISANA Brewing presents itself as a "Factory & Laboratory" and says it continues to explore the chemistry created by Akishima’s deep groundwater, ingredients, and human encounters. Beer, coffee, and food are all part of that everyday experience, and the taproom sits just a three-minute walk from Akishima Station on the JR Ome Line.
The Nitro version gives one of the brewery’s core beers a slightly different expression, with the smoother texture that comes with nitro service. The post also notes upcoming activities: a Brew House DJ event on June 27, a Phantom Zebra collaboration event on June 28, and an appearance at the Craft Beer Fest at Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe in Hachioji from July 10 to 12.
More details are available on the official website and the Instagram post.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Isana Brewing in Akishima pouring a nitro version of their Weizen called Shirokujira, and nitro Shirokujira is live sounds like an instant order to me.
MugiWhat! A nitro Shirokujira? That name already sounds huge, and now it shows up all soft and fluffy too?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Nitro means it’s poured with nitrogen, so instead of sharp fizz you usually get a creamier, smoother mouthfeel.
MugiOkay, but Weizen suddenly sounds serious. What is a Weizen exactly? A beer style or a spell?
Hop BroBeer style, not wizardry. It’s a classic wheat beer, and Shirokujira sits at 6.5%, so it feels soft but still has real body.
Mugi6.5%? That’s sneaky! Loaded with wheat somehow makes me think of fresh bread and now I’m hungry and thirsty at the same time.
Hop BroAnd the key is the rich ester aroma from the wheat and yeast during fermentation. You can get notes that feel banana-like, sometimes even lightly spicy.
MugiEster aroma? That’s a full science-class term! So in normal-human language, it means soft, fruity aromas drifting up before you even sip it?
Hop BroExactly. They’re pouring it at the brewery now, just three minutes from Akishima Station South Exit, and they’ve also got the Tama Mirai Messe festival coming up July 10 to 12, plus events on June 27 and 28.
MugiThat’s too much temptation. It’s a taproom and festival combo, and now I want to chase this beer from the bar to the events.
Hop BroThat really fits Isana Brewing too. They pair beer, coffee, and food, and the line smiles through bitter drinks actually lands pretty well.
MugiI’m officially craving it now. Let’s start with one silky pint at the brewery, and you can give me the science lecture after the first sip.
